Looking for a new daily - input needed.

[HipMF]

BMWben said:

I'm personally not a big fan of the M70, I suppose I've never been behind the wheel of one but you only get 20hp on the M60b40 and way worse mileage. Doesn't seem worth it to me but then again the torque figures are a bit different and it's kinda a unique engine so there is that as well. Definitely gets a down vote on reliability though, I've heard not good things about that engine on that point.

Yeah, it's probably not a good choice for a daily, but I'm still a little stunned that you can get such a high-end car in that condition for so little money.

[YoungCR]

HipMF said:

Yeah, it's probably not a good choice for a daily, but I'm still a little stunned that you can get such a high-end car in that condition for so little money.

You can buy 8 year old Alpina B7's for less than $30k, the 7 series is the highest depreciating vehicle of all time.

[shovz]

As an owner of an e46s I can vouch for the back seat. I live a few miles south of Milwaukee and this past summer made 2 or 3 trips to the Wisconsin dells with 3 mid 20 guys. If I had the money though I would get an e90 335. Why? Because it has the n54 engine which seems to be a very reliable engine from what I've heard

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[michael1972]

N54 power FTW!!

[wasnt m3]

His less than $10k budget most likely will not allow for any decent n54 powered car.

[Earl]

Did I chime in about an e46 being good yet?

[ClassE]

E46 sedan/wagon has been a top contender. I'd love a N54 powered anything, but the $10k kills that idea. I'd spend more, but can't spending $15k-$20k on something I'm gonna throw mileage at.

How are the trans in E46's? I'd prefer a manual, but my wife would rather have a auto.

Mk4 ignition is on the fritz, might pull the trigger sooner then later.

[wasnt m3]

Early e46s with autos had issues losing reverse. The reverse drum would actually crack, no warning. If you're looking at facelift cars (02+), the slush box's are just fine. Overall, I wouldn't worry about it.

[Rowleym]

for 10k You can find an e46 m3 they have a great transmission and LSD +winter is a great thing.

[Earl]

He needs four doors sir

[YoungCR]

Rowleym said:

for 10k You can find an e46 m3 they have a great transmission and LSD +winter is a great thing. 

You are a bad influence haha

Edit: Earl beat me to the punch

[patsbimmer1]

I vote e46 touring or a decent e39 540i touring!

[ClassE]

patsbimmer1 said:

I vote e46 touring or a decent e39 540i touring!

I like both of these options.

[ClassE]

I know nothing about this generation BMW.... Talk to me!!!

http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/cto/4797629841.html

[YoungCR]

That looks like a good deal!

[ClassE]

There are quite a few 2006-2007 325i's on the market around the $8k-$10k range with alittle over 100k miles on them. 2006 appears to be the first year for that gen, I'd love some input from people that know anything about them..

[Earl]

Could get an e46 and spend the remainder of the money on "cool" parts=P

[ClassE]

I'd rather spend more and get a nice low mileage car. Springs and rollers can come later.

[ClassE]

That E91 is calling my name - trying to arrange to see it Wednesday. If anyone here has any experience with that gen or engine, some insight would be greatly appreciated.

[B C]

Is collin your name